Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 02/04/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Christopher Meloni
Meloni is moving on from the Law & Order franchise and is set to star next in Hulu's series The Land. He recently shared family vacation photos from Scotland and Ireland with his wife ahead of the project.
Mariska Hargitay teased a possible return of Meloni's Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: SVU as the show approached its 600th episode. The producers have not confirmed his appearance or how large his storyline would be, and Meloni last reprised the role in the Season 27 premiere in September 2025.
NBC and Peacock canceled Law & Order: Organized Crime after five seasons, ending Meloni's run as Elliot Stabler in the spinoff. Meloni responded with an Instagram video thanking fans for helping give the character life and longevity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Christopher Peter Meloni |
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| Other Name | Chris Meloni |
| Summary | An American film and television actor known for playing NYPD Detective Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and inmate Chris Keller on the HBO prison drama Oz. |
| Early Life | Raised in the Washington, D.C. area, he initially pursued athletics and humor rather than academics, and he later worked a range of jobs before turning to acting. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Colorado Boulder |
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| Acting Training | Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre |
Personal Life
| Spouse | Doris Sherman Williams |
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| Marriage Year | 1995 |
| Children | Two |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Doris Sherman Williams |
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Family
| Father | Charles Robert Meloni, an endocrinologist |
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| Mother | Cecile Chagnon Meloni |
| Siblings | An older brother and an older sister |
Career
| Breakthrough Role | Chris Keller in the HBO series Oz (1997-2003) |
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| Major Television Role | Detective Elliot Stabler in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (NBC, 1999-2011, departing after 12 seasons) |
| Emmy Recognition | Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series at the 2006 Primetime Emmy Awards |
| Film Credits | Twelve Monkeys (1995), Bound (1996), Man of Steel (2013) as Colonel Hardy, Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014), They Came Together (2014), White Bird in a Blizzard (2014) |
| Later Work | Returned to the Elliot Stabler role in the spin-off Law & Order: Organized Crime |
| Upcoming Work | Next announced series: Hulu's The Land |
| Recent Status | Organized Crime ended after five seasons; occasional SVU guest returns continue |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He split a $50,000 charity prize between the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Program and the Montefiore Advocacy Center. | |
| 2. He worked as a bouncer and in construction while building his acting career. | |
| 3. He is a long-time supporter of gay rights. |
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